Day 8

Thanks for taking the time to pray for our country.  Last week we basically prayed about out praying, this week we will use some of the other 40 days of prayer efforts as we at Northside join with other Christians across our country in prayer.  Today we will see the challenge and prayer effort that Max Lucado has put together and use his "USA" prayer for much of this week.  Tim


Forty Days of Prayer for Our Country- Day 8

Scripture:

“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.  Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God wants us to live.” (1 Timothy 2:1-3 MSG)

Thought for the day:

Dear Friend,

In the gym, the church parking lot, Starbucks—everywhere I go, I hear the same question: “What can I do about the condition of our country?” Declining moral standards. Economic turmoil. Seemingly endless bickering and posturing of our leaders. More than ever before, citizens are concerned about the future of our nation. The presidential election is drawing near and we wonder, “What can I do?”  Here is the answer: pray. During times of national concern, our first and foremost task is prayer.

Max Lucado

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

You have given us this promise: ”...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

So, we pray to you. We turn from evil and look to you, our God. Please:

Unite us

Strengthen us

Appoint and anoint our next president

In the name of Christ we pray,

Amen

Prayer Points for Today:
- Thank God that you are not going through this process alone, there are many others joining you.
- Ask God to show you how you can be a part of a movement to Christians from all walks of life, praying for our country
- Seek God's guidance about a way you can get with other Christians and pray for our country.


Memory Verse for the Week:
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Challenge for the Week
Find a way to pray with other Christians for our nation - at home, at work, at school but especially with others at church.  Take the initiative.  Find a way and a place and a time.